The fragile logistics corridor via Gulf states that connects African patients with critical Indian pharmaceuticals has been thrown into disarray with the Strait of Hormuz closed NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | India has often been called the “pharmacy of the Global South,” and, for African countries, public health …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Bank of Uganda forecasts a strong growth of between 6.5 percent and 7 percent this year, a sign that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has so far not had a major adverse effect. However, The Central Bank Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego warned that …
Read More »Banks relying on economic growth, but Iran war still a threat
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Commercial banks in Uganda continue to announce what they call impressive results for the year 2025, boosted by the country’s 6.5 percent growth, but are worried 2026 might be a reverse if the middle east conflict persists. Absa Bank Uganda is the latest to release …
Read More »Trump faces growing political trilemma three weeks into Iran war
WASHINGTON, the United States | XINHUA | Nearly three weeks into the war with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has found himself squeezed between three different sources of pressure: political allies, business leaders and even his own MAGA (“Make America Great Again”) base — each with its own expectations and …
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